NASHVILLE STAR NOW CASTING

NBC is proud to launch the Nationwide search for the next American Country Music Superstar. Nashville Star returns, and this year it's on NBC.

They are looking for the nation's proudest and most ambitious musical talent. Do you have what it takes to represent the best American music has to offer?

They are scouring the country for the nation's best Country singers to compete for the musical opportunity of a lifetime... a major-label record deal and a chance to represent your country on the world's stage at the 2008 Olympic Games.

"We want you!" says NBC "We're casting honky-tonk heroes, singing sensations, and performing prodigies who are at least 16 years old and there's no upper-age limit. This year the competition is also open to singing duos and trios."

Every country singer tells a story and they want to hear yours. Do you have the ambition the talent and heart to proudly compete in the next nationally acclaimed musical competition series.